Origin Stories: Poems of Self-Discovery

In this generative workshop we’ll discuss poems that transform the autobiographical into the magical—and we’ll write our own poems that attempt to do the same. We’ll look at short but deeply impactful poems by Wo Chan, Lucille Clifton, Leila Chatti, Jenny George, and Kazim Ali. Participants can expect to draft at least three pieces and there will be time to share excerpts generated during the session. Open to those working in any genre who are interested in fresh approaches to autobiographical material. Come prepared to dream and experiment.